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B. majusculus is similar
to the other "Lancers" B.
macracanthus and
B. vaillantii but can be told apart from both by
the longer pectoral fin spines, from the former be a larger
adipose fin and a deeper caudal peduncle. Told apart from
the latter by having a longer dorsal fin spine, a less depth
on head and a deeper adipose fin. Aquarium Care: As with
most members of the "Lancers" the
males can be very territorial and as such can be only be
kept, one male to a tank with the rest females. Although
they posses a small mouth it is wide, but they don't tend
to be a threat to other fishes as such, although if you
keep very small fish with them they could be picked of at
night as the lancers enjoys its night-time forays.
Diet: Not fussy eaters and will take most aquarium
fare with small live and frozen foods a favourite. Remarks:
Quite rare and will not be seen too often in the hobby.